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A historic decision for our energy sovereignty: Belgium reclaims its nuclear future

The Belgian Government, at the initiative of the MR and Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, is taking a bold step for the country's energy sovereignty: reclaiming Belgium's nuclear assets, halting decommissioning, and irrevocably committing Belgium to relaunching new nuclear power. This historic announcement aims to enable a nuclear operator to extend all the units that can be extended

Energy Federal Taxation and economy

16 May 2026 Our positions

Better access for SMEs to public procurement (SME Plan)

Supporting SMEs requires a holistic approach and therefore means working on aspects that go beyond a single area of responsibility. Access for SMEs to public procurement is a good example. We therefore want to improve the business environment through cross-cutting measures as well.

Federal Self-employed and SMEs

15 May 2026 Our results

SME Plan: Women's entrepreneurship

Women's entrepreneurial potential remains largely untapped in Belgium. Our strategy is built on targeted support and stronger social measures to help women entrepreneurs better combine work and family life. In this way we go further in promoting entrepreneurship.

Federal Self-employed and SMEs

15 May 2026 Our results

SME Plan: second-chance entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship necessarily involves taking risks, and failure is an integral part of the entrepreneurial journey. It is time to break with the stigmatisation of entrepreneurs who have run into difficulties. Our vision is to offer a genuine second chance by creating the best possible conditions for these entrepreneurs to bounce back and launch new projects with a clean slate.

Federal Self-employed and SMEs

15 May 2026 Our results

Easier access to financing (SME plan)

Finance remains one of the main challenges for growing companies. Our approach aims to modernise and streamline alternative financing mechanisms. The goal is to create attractive financial conditions that position Belgium as a destination of choice for creating and developing innovative businesses.

Federal Self-employed and SMEs

15 May 2026 Our results

SME Plan: Boosting start-ups and scale-ups

For start-ups and scale-ups to innovate and create real added value, Belgium must remove the administrative and regulatory obstacles that hold back their development. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages innovative companies to emerge and grow.

Federal Self-employed and SMEs

15 May 2026 Our results

SME Plan: Strengthening competitiveness

In a context of increased international competition, our SMEs must be able to rely on a robust and competitive economic ecosystem. Our strategy aims to develop European technological autonomy, protect our companies against unfair practices and strengthen their resilience in the face of crises and international trade tensions.

Federal Self-employed and SMEs

15 May 2026 Our results

Extension of flexi-jobs to all sectors

Flexi-jobs are being extended to all sectors, in both the public and private spheres. The system remains attractive for employers, with the employer contribution maintained at 28%, while the maximum annual income for workers rises to 18,000 euros. This extension allows those who wish to top up their income more easily, while giving companies and public services a flexible solution to meet their staffing needs.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026 Our results

Return to work: better monitoring of incapacity for work over time

Each period of incapacity for work prescribed by the treating doctor may not exceed three months. This limit makes it possible to reassess the worker's medical situation more regularly, rather than letting an absence drag on without a further review.

Employment Federal Wallonia

15 May 2026 Our results

Making health insurance funds accountable for supporting long-term sick people

Health insurance funds will be made more accountable in supporting people who are unfit for work. Part of their administrative costs will depend more directly on their ability to effectively reintegrate the long-term sick into the labour market. The aim is to make the return to work a concrete priority

Employment Federal

15 May 2026 Our results

Making employers more accountable for long-term absences

Employers that are not SMEs will be held more accountable when a worker aged 18 to 54 goes on long-term sick leave. During the first two months of primary incapacity following the guaranteed pay period, they will have to contribute 30% of the benefit paid by the health insurance fund. This contribution replaces the current accountability levy linked to excessive numbers of workers moving into invalidity. The aim is to encourage companies to act earlier, prevent long absences more effectively and provide concrete support for workers' reintegration wherever possible.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026 Our results

Making employers accountable to encourage a return to work after illness

Employers with 20 or more workers will have to start a reintegration pathway no later than six months after the start of the period of incapacity for work. If they fail to do so, a level 2 sanction may be applied. The objective is clear: to make reintegration a concrete, monitored and genuinely supported process rather than a theoretical principle. For workers, this means a better chance of being supported towards a suitable return to work when their health allows it.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026 Our results

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